Elephant in the room: War Propaganda

War Propaganda, Following on from the earlier presentation about exaggerated threats, this presentation is about other forms of war propaganda. This covers a wide range of strategies. At the simplest level, it involves governments and the media lying to us about events overseas, and about the motives for war. At a deeper level, it involves years of conditioning to manipulate our understanding of patriotism and militarism. More information, references and further reading can be found in two beginners' guides at medium.com/ElephantsInTheRoom15) War Propaganda: Lie, Lie and Lie Again15a) War Propaganda 2: The Cult of MilitarismRod Driver is a semi-retired academic who specialises in explaining how the world works, with a special emphasis on modern-day US and British propaganda. This relates to many topics, including war, economics, finance, corporate crime, the failings of the media, the failings of democracy, and the failings of academia.All of his writing can be found at medium.com/ElephantsInTheRoomHe teaches online courses at sscc.teachable.comResistance TV is a weekly show hosted by Chris Williamson the former Labour MP, Derby Council Leader and the founder of Resist Movement for a People's Party. With a socialist take on things we look at areas of concern for the left wing, Anti Racism, Anti Imperialism, MMT, Injustice, Britain's role in foreign affairs, 21st century Socialism, Alternative Media and more…Live Wednesday's on all our Social Media at 7pm and audio Podcast on Friday'sJoin Resist here: www.resistmovement.org.ukSupport us with a donation here: paypal.me/festivalofresistanceFollow Chris on Twitter @DerbyChrisW